Zebra Technologies T300 User Manual

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ZEBRA PERSONAL PRINTER LINE™

Zebra

THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER

T300

User's Guide

Zebra T300 Printer

User’s Guide

Customer order # 547000L Manufacturer part # 547000LB Rev. 1

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Proprietary Statement

This manual contains proprietary i nfor mati on of Zebra Technologies Corpor ation. It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the e quipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Zebra Technologies Corporation.

Product Improvements

Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Zebra Technologies Corporation. All specifications and signs are subject to change without notice.

FCC Compliance Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limi ts are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Thi s equipm e nt generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

In order to insure compliance, this printer must be used with Shielded Commu n ication Cables. “The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Zebra Technologies Corp oration could void

the user’s authority to operate the equipment.”

Canadian DOC Compliance Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissio ns from dig i tal apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

CE Compliance

If the accompanying printer displays the CE mark, it also meets EMC directive 89/336/EEC, with ammendments effective at the time of manufacture.

Liability Disclaimer

Zebra Technologies Corporation takes steps to assure that its published Engineering specificati on s a nd Manuals are correct; however, errors do occur. Zebra Technologies Corporation has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.

Copyrights

This copyrighted manual and the label printer described herein are owned by Zebra Technologies Corporation. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software in the la bel printer may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 U.S.C.506). Copyright violators may be subject to civil liability.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Zebra, ZPL, and ZPL II are registered trademarks of Zebra Technologies Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp.

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Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Additional Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Setting Up the Zeb ra T3 00 Prin te r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Operating the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

ZebraNet™ Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Preventive Maint ena nce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Cover latches

Media cover

Media spindle guide

Printhead release lever

Media guide

Peel-off release lever

Peel bar

Peel-off roller

Platen roller

Printhead

Media width adjust. thumbwheel

Thermal tra n sfer sw i tch

Power light and Feed key

Media sensors

Media spindle

Take label sensor

Tear-off bar

Ribbon tension ad just . knob

Figure 1. Printer Overview

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Introduction

This manual provides all of the information you will need to operate your printer. To print labels, tags, or tickets with the Zebra T300 printer, refer to the instructions included with the software you are using to create the label.

Unpacking and Inspection

Save the carton and all packin g materia ls in case shippi ng is eve r require d. Inspect the printer for possible damage incurred during shipment.

Reporting Damage

If you discover shipping damage upon inspection:

• Immediately notify the shippi n g compan y of the damage .

• Retain all packaging materi al for shippin g compan y inspec tio n.

• File a damage report wit h the shippin g compan y and no tif y your local distributor and Zebra Technologies Corporat ion of the damag e.

Zebra Technologies Corpora ti on is not respon sibl e for any damage incurred dur in g shipment of the equip men t and will no t repa ir this damage under war ranty. Immediate notification of damage to the shipping company or its insuring agency will generally result in ensuring any damage claim validity and ult im ate monet ary compens a tion.

Additional Requirements

• Shielded data cable—se ria l or parallel, depen ding on which data communication method you prefer to use.

• Power cord—for 230 VAC operation only (120 VAC units come with a power cord).

• ZPL II Programming Guide, if you are going to use ZPL II to design label formats for the Zebra T300. To obtain a copy, mail or fax in the card at the back of thi s boo k .

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Setting Up the ZebraT300 Printer

Tear-Off Mode of Operation

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Ensure switch is set to Thermal Transfer Mode.

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Peel-Off Mode of Operation

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Fanfold Media Loading

Connecting the Printer to the Computer

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Figure 2. Parallel Connection

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Figure 3. Serial Connecti on

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Setting Up the Software

Note: If y ou plan to use BAR-ONE™ software to create your labels, you will need to install the software on your computer before you can operate your printer.

You will not need to use BAR-ONE software if you are printing label formats created in ZPL II. To print ZPL II, you may use virtually any text program on any compu te r that wi ll send ASC I I text to the print er via ei the r the serial or parallel port . For more informa tio n, ref er to the ZPL II Program- ming Guide (available by sending in the mail- in /fax-in postcar d at th e b ack of this book).

BAR-ONE System Requirements

BAR-ONE software works with most IBM®-compatible personal computers available today. The software may be installed and up-and-running within a few minutes. Refer to the on-line help sy stem and to the Read-Me file for further information and/or last-minute updates. The BAR-ONE software may be installed on any computer that mee ts the follo w ing sy ste m requ ire ments:

Table 1: System Requirements

BAR-ONE Processor Hard disk Memory Interface Display Floppy drive

Operating syste m

Mouse

Software

Minimum Recommended

486SX 486SX

3 MB 10 MB

4 MB RAM 8 MB RAM

RS-232 Parallel

VGA SVGA

3½”

Windows™ 3.1 or higher, NT, 95;

OS/2 2.1 or earlier

RS-232 or PS/2

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BAR-ONE Installation

The Zebra T300 printer uses the Windows™-based BAR-ONE software or ZPL II Programming Language commands. To install BAR-ONE software:

1. Start Window s.

2. Insert disk 1 of the BAR-ONE software in your floppy disk drive (A: or B:).

3. I n Program Manager, cli ck on the File menu. Selec t Run . (Windows 95 users: select Run from the Start menu.)

4. Type A:\SETUP (or B:\SETUP) and then press OK.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Operating the System

T o create a label for the Zebra T300, you may either use the BAR-ONE software to create the label forma t or writ e on e in ZPL II , which is Zebra’s programming lan gu ag e for c reat i ng la bel s. If you are u sing BA R-ONE software, refer to the on-line BAR-ONE instructions. If you are using, or plan to use, the ZPL II programming language to format your labels, make sur e you have a copy of the ZPL II Programming Guide. Refer to the mail-in/ fax - i n ca rd at t he ba ck of this book to ob tai n a c opy, if de sired .

Printer Operating Modes

Tear-O ff Mod e.

it is printed.

Peel-Off M ode.

is p rin t ed , the printer wa it s u ntil the opera to r r emo ve s the l ab el , then the ne xt label is printed.

Cutter Mode.

is cut automatically after it is printed.

The operato r tears off each label (o r a strip of labels) as

The backing material is peeled away from the label as it

(Available only with Optional Cutter Module.) Each label

Printing Method

Thermal Transfer.

transfers ink/wax from a ribbon onto the media to form an image.

(Requires use of thermal transfer ribbon.) The printer

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Operator Controls

Power Switch.

Located on the rear of the printer. The power switch

should be turned off before connecting or disconnecting any cables.

Feed Key.

In normal use, pressing the Feed Key once when the printer is idle (not print ing ) wil l cause the p rinte r to feed a blan k label . The Fee d Ke y also activates a number of specialized functions that are described in Table 2.

Table 2: Feed Key Troubleshooting Modes

Power Off Mode (Communications Diagnostics Mode)

With the printer power off, press and hold the Feed key while you turn the power on. The printer prints out a listing of its current configuration (configuration label). See Figure 7 on page 22. For best results, use media that is at least 4” wide by 4” long. After printing the label, the printer will automatically enter a diagn ostic mode in which the printer prints out a literal representation of all data subsequently received (hex dump mode). To exit this mode, turn the printer power off.

Power On Modes

With the printer power on, printhead closed, and Power light on, press and hold the Feed key for several seconds and the Power Light will flash the following number of times in sequence. The explanation at the right shows what happens when you release the key after the specific number of flashes.

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If the feed key is held down past 4 flashes, the printer will ignore the key when it is released.

The label showing the current configuration of the printer prints. For best results, use media that is at least 4” wide by 4” long. See F igure 7 on page 22.

The media sensor calibration process is entered. See “Calibration” on page 18. The serial communication parameters are reset to 9600 baud, 8 bit word length, no

parity, and 1 stop bit. Reset factory defaults. Once this mode is entered, the Power light will flash rapidly.

If the Feed key is pressed and released at this time, the factory default settings will be saved into memory.

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Printer Indicator Light.

Table 3: Printer Indicator Light

Power Light Printer Cond ition

Off Power is off or pri nter not receiving power

On Power is on

Flashes once

every 3 seconds

after power-up

Flashing

Printer failed internal diagnostics. Call a service technician.

•Paper out or not sensed or

•Ribbon is out

•Ne eds calibration

•Printhead is over temperature

•Cutter error

Initial Printer Power-Up

Turn the printer on by pre ssi ng th e Power Switch on the rear of the prin te r. The Power light wil l turn on. The prin ter perfo rms a set of intern al diag no stics, and af ter the diagnostics have been completed (within 1 - 10 seconds) the motor may start briefly.

If loading the prin ter wi th medi a for the first time o r if you are chan gin g the ty pe o f media you ’re using, perform a calibrat io n. See “Calibrat i on” on page 18.

Adjusting for Different Media Widths

The thumbwheel on the side of the printhead allows the printhead pressure to be adjusted for medi a narro wer than the width of the printh ead . To adjust, rotate the thumbwheel to the left until the print quality along the edge starts to lighten. Then rotate the thumbwheel to the right just enough to achieve uniform print quality across the label. See Figure 4.

Adjusting for Different Ribbon Widths

Refer to picture 10 on page 7. If you are using narrow media, hold the ribbon spindle while turning the ribbon tension adjustment knob clockwise. For full-width me dia, set the kno b to the coun ter-cl o ck wi se dire ct ion . If your media is somewhere inbetween, experiment until you get good results.

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Figure 4. Adjusting for Differen t Media Wid ths

Adjusting the Printhead Position

A set screw is located on top of the Printhead Carrier Assembly that can be adju st ed t o con t r ol pr int qualit y. This adj us tmen t is se t a t t he fa c tory and will probably not need further adjusting. However, with different types and thicknesses of media, some adjustment may be necessary. To adjust the printhead posit ion, refer to Figure 5. Turn the set screw until optim um print quality is obtained. Some tria l and error may be necessa ry.

Figure 5. Adjusting the Printhead Po siti on

Zebra A300 & T300

User's Guide Addendum

Scope

ThisaddendumcontainsinformationaboutthenewCalibrationfeatures addedtotheZebraA300andZebraT300printerswhenupgradedwiththe

25.8.1and23.8.1and later versionsoffirmwarerespectively.

Calibration

Auto-Calibration

Theprinteronlyauto-calibrateswhenusingnon-continuousmedia(a gap,notch,orblackmarkseparateseachlabel).Duringthisprocess,the printersetsthesensorlevelsfor,anddeterminesthelengthof,thelabels beingused.(Tocalibratetheprinterformediawithpre-printedlabelsor

pre-printedbacking,see“ManualCalibration.”)

ThefirsttimetheprinteristurnedON,auto-calibrationsensesifcontinuousmediaisloaded.Ifthismediaisused,thelabellengthmustbeset throughthelabelpreparationsoftwarebeingused.

NOTE:Ifcontinuousmediaissensed,non-continuousmediacan notbeuseduntilyoueither(a)resetthefactorydefaults(see “FeedKeyTroubleshootingModes”inthe"OperatingtheSystem"sectionoftheprinteruser'sguide),or(b)refertoyourlabel preparationsoftwareuser’smanual.

Toauto-calibrate:

1.LoadthemediaaccordingtotheinstructionsinSettingUp

theZebraPrinterintheprinteruser’sguide.

2.TurntheprinterpowerON.

3.Someblanklabelswillfeed,completingtheauto-calibration

process.

4.IftheFaultLED(A300)orPowerLED(T300)beginsflashing,

refertotheManualCalibrationprocess.

Remember:

Auto-calibrationisperformedwhentheprinteristurnedON andwheneveranerrorconditioniscleared.

SingleflashingoftheA300FaultLEDindicatesa PRINTHEADOPENcondition.SingleflashingoftheT300 PowerLEDindicatesanErrorcondition.

DoubleflashingoftheLED(A300FaultLED-T300Power LED)indicatesaprinterPAUSEDmode.PresstheFEED Buttonandtheprinterwillauto-calibrate.

Manual Calibration

Manual calibration should be performed whenever you are using preprinted labels or preprinted label backing, or if the printer will not auto calibrate.

NOTE: Before performing a manual calibration, refer to your label preparation software user’s manual and set the printer for the media type (web or black mark).

To manually calibrate:

1. Turn the printer power ON.

2. Remove several labels from a section of backing material. Load

the media so that only the backing material is threaded through the printer and under the printhead, then close the printhead.

3. Press and hold the FEED button until the LED (A300 Fault LED

- T300 Power LED) flashes once, then twice; then release the button.

4. The printer sets the media sensor for the label backing you are

using. (Once this process is completed, the media automatically

feeds forward until a label is positioned at the printhead.)

5. A profile of the media sensor settings is printed on the label.

(See the examples in Figures 1 and 2). The printer then saves the new settings in memory and is ready for normal operation.

6. Press the Feed button. One entire blank label should feed. If this

does not happen, try resetting the factory defaults for the printer (see Feed Key Troubleshooting Modes in the "Operating the System" section of the printer user’s guide).

NOTE: Performing a manual calibration disables the auto-calibration function. To return to auto-calibration, either default the printer (see “Feed Key Troubleshooting Modes” in the "Operating the System" section of the printer user's guide) or refer to your label preparation software user’s manual.

Figure 1. A300 Sample Media Sensor Profile

Figure 2. T300 Sample Media Sensor Profile

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Calibration

This calibrat ion proc ed ure sh oul d be perf orm ed the first time you use the printer and any time you change the type of media in the printer.

1. Turn the prin t er pow e r on if it is not alre ad y on.

2. Remove several labels from a section of backing material so that only the backing materi al is under the print head mech ani sm and medi a sensor.

3. Press and hold the Feed Key until the Power light flashes twice in a row. (First it will flash once, then twice in a row at which point you release the key.)

4. The printer will adjust the media sensor level for the media backing you are using. After it is done making this adjustment, the Power light will flash rapidly.

5. Reload the media so that a label is under the printhead.

6. Press and release the Feed Key. A profile of the media sensor settings will print. See Figure 6. When complete, the printer will save the new settings in memory and the printer is ready for normal operation.

Figure 6: Sample Media Sensor Profile

Setting the Communication Parameters

If you are using the printe r’s serial port to transfer da ta , you wil l need to make sure that the printer and the computer have identical com munication parameter set tin gs. To initialize the commu nic atio n parameters for the printer:

• Press and hold the Feed key until the Power light blinks three (3) times in a row. Release the key. The baud rate for the prin ter wi ll be reset to

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9600 baud, 8 bit word length, no parity, and 1 stop bit. Then, set the communication s param eters on your co mpu ter to match this.

• If you need to use different settings than t he defaults (for example, if

you are using a mo de m wit h cert ai n requ i rements), you have two options for sett ing the comm uni ca tio ns parame ters. Sen d the ^SC “Se t Communications” ZPL II command (described below) at 9600 baud via the serial port se t up as shown above, the n r es et the compute r to the new values. Or, send the ^SC command via the parallel port, then reconnect for serial port o peration as need e d. To save these set tin gs perm ane nt ly, send the ^JUs ZPL I I command or re-calibrate the printer. See “Calibration” on page 18. Here is the comm and descri pti o n for the Set Com mu nicatio n s co mmand (ref e r to y o ur ZPL II Programming Guide for additional programming information):

^SCa,b,c,d,e,f

where

a = baud rate (110 - 19200 baud) b = word length (7 or 8 data bits) c = parity (N = none, E = even, O = odd) d = stop bits (1 or 2 ) e = hand s hake (X = XON/XOFF, D = DTR/DSR) f = Zebra protocol (Y = yes, N = no)

If you do not specify a new setting for a parameter, it remains unchanged (it does not change to the def ault value).

Adjusting the Darkness of the Printing

If you are using BAR-ONE or other software, adjust the relative darkness setting as indicated in that software. Or, if you are using ZPL II, send the ^MD (M edia Dark ness) or ~SD (Set Dark ness) ZPL II command.

ZebraNet Option

You ma y choo se to net work you r Zebra T3 0 0 prin te r. Contact you r di stri bu tor for information about the ZebraNet micro print server—ethernet connectivity for your Zebra T300 printer.

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Preventive Maintena nce

Cleaning

CAUTION: Use only the cleani ng agents indi ca ted in Table 4. Zebra Technologies Corporation will not be responsible for damage caused by any other fluids being used on this printer.

Inconsistent print quality, such as voids in bar codes or graphics, m ay indicate a dirty printhea d. For best result s, perf orm the clea nin g procedu res in Table 4. For the location of these printer parts, refer to Figure 1 on page ii.

Table 4. Cleaning Schedule

Area Method Interval

Printhead Note: You do not need to turn the printer off before clea ning

the printhead. Use solvent* on a cotton swab to clean the print elements from end to end. (The print elements are the thin gray line on the printhead.)

Platen Roller With the power turned off, rotate the platen roller and clean

it thoroughly with solvent* and a cotton swab.

Peel-Off Roller Rotate the peel-off roller and clean it thoroughly with sol-

vent* and a cotton swab. Media Path Solvent* Peel/Tear Bar Solvent* As needed. Media Sensor Air blow Monthly. Exterior Mild detergent or desktop cleaner. As needed. Interior Brush/vacuum cleaner As needed.

* Zebra recommen ds using solv ent c onta inin g 70% isopr op yl alc ohol.

After every roll of media (or 500 ft of fanfold media).

Lubrication

CAUTION! No lubricatin g agents of any kind sho uld be used on this printer! If used, some commercially available lubricants will damage the finish and the mechanical parts.

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Troubleshooting

Table 5. Troubleshooting

Symptom Diagnosis Action

Power light does not turn on when Power switch is turned on. When printer is first powered on, the Power light flashes every 3 seconds. Power light is flashing. For more information, see Table3 on page 16.

Long tracks of missing print (blank vertical lines) on several labels.

Poor print quality. Printhead is dirty. Clean t he printhead. See Table 4 on page 20.

Misregistration (printing does not start at the top of the label) and misprint of 1 to 3 labels.

A label format was sent to the printer but not recognized.

Printer appears to operate, but nothing prints.

Printer is not receiving power.

Printer failed an internal diagnostic test.

Out of media or media incorrectly loaded.

Printhead is overheated.

Printhead is dirty. Clean the printhead. See Ta ble 4 on page 20. Print element is

damaged.

Ribbon tension is not set correctly.

Printer needs to be calibrated.

Ribbon tension is not set correctly.

Communications parameters are incorrect.

Problem with the data cable.

Ribbon is wound the wrong way.

Make sure that the power supply is plugged into the printer and into a wall outlet, power strip, or other source of power. Turn printer of f and then back on. If the symp tom persists, call a service technician.

Load media correctly. M a ke sure that the media is placed on the inside edge of the platen roller and that it feeds straight through the printhead: otherwise, it may not be detected by the media sensor. Allow printer to cool. Printing resumes automatically when the printhead cools to operating temperature.

Call a service technician to replace the printhead.

Refer to page 7. Change the ribbon tension knob to the other setting. Generally, set it clockwise for narrow ribbon and counter-clockwise for wide ribbon. Recalibrate the printer. See “Calibration” on page 18.

Refer to page 7. Change the ribbon tension knob to the other setting. Generally, set it clockwise for narrow ribbon and counter-clockwise for wide ribbon. For serial communication, make sure that the baud rates of the printer and the computer match. Also, make sure that the correct com ports on the PC are selected. Make sure the data cable is installed correctly if serially connected. For serial operation, make sure you are using a “null modem” cable. Use Zebra-brand ribbon that is wound with the ink/wax on the inside surface.

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Troubleshooting Modes

Printing a Configuration Label.

current configuration (configuration label), refer to Table 2, “Feed Key Troubleshooting Modes,” on page 15.

Figure 7: Configuration Label (Sample)

Calibration.

ping a label, you may nee d to rec alibrat e the print er. See “Calibrat ion” on page 18.

If the printer is exh ibi tin g unus ua l sympt om s, such as skip-

T o print out a listing of the p r inter’s

Resetting to Fact ory Default Values.

factory defaults might solve some problems. For instructions, refer to Table 2, “Feed Key Troubleshooting Modes,” on page 15.

Communications Diagnostics.

ring data betw een the compu te r and p rinter, you may want to put the print er in the Communicat i ons Dia gn osti cs mode. In this mode, the prin ter print s the ASCII characters and their corresponding hexadecimal values for any data received from the host computer. For instructions, refer to Table 2, “Feed Key Troublesh ooti ng Modes, ” on p age 15. A typ ica l p rin tout is sh own in Figure 8.

If y ou suspect problems in transfer-

Resetti ng the print er to th e

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Figure 8: Communicati on s Dia gnostic s Printo ut (Sample)

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Specific a t i o n s

Print density 203 dots/inch 8 dots/mm Print width 1² to 4.125 Print speed 2²/sec, 1.5²/sec 51 mm/sec, 38 mm/sec Label width (including back-

ing material, if any) Label length 0.5² to 18 Interlabel gap 0.08² to 0.16 Label thickness (including

backing material, if any) Label roll size

Registration tolerance

First dot location (from outer media edge) Ribbon roll size

Physical size (L ´ W ´ H) 10.1² ´ 8.8² ´ 6.2 Weight (without media) 7 lb 3.18 kg Temperature range Relative humidity, operation

and storage Media requirements Zebra recommends using Zebra-brand thermal transfer media

Max. outer diameter Min. inner core diameter Horizontal ± 0.059 Verti cal ± 0.0393

Max. outer diameter Min. inner core diameter

Operating 40° to 100° F 4° to 38° C Storage -4° to 140° F -20° to 60° C

1² to 4.65

0.003² to 0.010

4.0

1.0

0.060² to 0.140

1.5

0.50

that is outside-wound ( the label or printing surfa ce is wou nd on the outside of the backing). Media may be roll or fanfold, transmissive or reflective (black-mark) sensing; continuous, die-cut, or notched. Notched media: notch must be 1/4² wide 3/ the front of the printer. Black-mark media: marks must be located within 1 mm of the left edge of the media as viewed from the front of the printer; mark thickness: 0.12”-0.43” (3 mm - 11 mm); mark width: 0.43” (11 mm) - full media width; mark-to-mark leading edge registration tolerance ±0.016” (±0.4 mm); mark density > 1.0 ODU (Optical Density Unit); maximum density of the back of the media on which the black mark is printed: 0.5 ODU.

10 to 90% R.H.

32²

long located on the left side of the label as viewed from

25.4 mm to 105.0 mm

25 mm to 118 mm

13 mm to 457 mm 2 mm to 4 mm

0.076 mm to 0.254 mm

102 mm

25.4 mm

± 1.5 mm ± 1.0 mm

1.5 mm to 3.5 mm

38 mm

13.0 mm

257 mm ´ 224 mm ´ 158 mm

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Ribbon requirements Zebra recommends use of Zebra-brand ribbon which is inked

on the inside surface. (Use tape to see which side is inked.)

Fonts available •CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed (6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18 pt.)

•Zebra fonts A, B, C, D, E, H, GS, IBM Code Page 850 International Characters, Graphics symbols

Bar codes available

Electrical External 120 or 230 VAC power supply, depending on whi ch

Communications 36-pin Centronics™-compatible parallel port; RS-232 serial

Parallel data cable For maximum reliability, use a parallel data cable no longer

Agency approvals • UL 544 Medical Equipment Standard Part 42. 5

Processor 32-bit microcontroller Power line cord •The overall length must be l ess than 12.5 ft (3.8 meters)

•2-digit and 5-digit supplemental code

•Codabar (supports ratios of 2:1 to 3:1)

•Code 11

•Code 128 (supports serialization in all subsets and UCC Case Codes)

•Code 39 (supports ratios of 2:1 to 3:1)

•Code 93

•EAN Versions 8 and 13, EAN Extensions

model you order. Additional custom line cords may also be available.

port (DB-9 connector)

than 6 ft (1.8 m).

•CS A 22.2 No. 950 Canadian Safety Standard

•IEC 950/EN 60950 International Safety Standard

•FCC Part 15 Subpart B Electromagnetic Radiation Standard

•AAMI Medical Standard part 4.3.2

•UL 195 0 Domestic Safety Standard

•SOR/88-475 Canadian Electromagnetic Radiation Standard

•EN50082-1 International Immunity Standard

•C.I.S.P.R.-22 Class B European Electromagnetic Radiation Standard

•It must be rated for at least 3 A, 250 V.

•The chassis ground (earth) MUST be connected to assure safety and reduce electromagnetic i nterference. The ground connection is handled by the third wire (earth) in the power line cord. See Figure 9.

The AC power plug and IEC 320 connector must bear the certification mark of at least one international safety organization. See Figure 10.

•Industrial 2 of 5, Standard 2 of 5

•Interleaved 2 of 5 (supports ratios of 2:1 to 3:1, Modulus 10 Check Digit)

•LOGMARS

•M axiCode

•MSI

•PDF 417

•Plessey

•POSTNET

•UPC V e rsions A and E, UPC Extensions

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Figure 9. 2 30 VA C Powe r Line Cord

Figure 10. Exam ple s of Internatio nal Safety Organi zati ons

Table 6. Parallel Pinouts

Pin No . Description

1 Strobe

2-9 Data Bits 0-7

10 Acknowledge 11 Busy 12 Paper end 13 Select

14-17 Not used

18 +5 V @ 0.75 A

19-30 Ground

31 Not used 32 Error/fault 33 Ground 34 Not used 35 +5 V through 3.3 K 36 Select

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Table 7. RS-232 Pinouts

Pin No . Description

1 Unused 2 RXD (receive data) input to printer 3 TXD (transmit data) out put from printer 4 DTR (data terminal ready) output from printer 5 Ground 6 DSR (data set ready) input to printer 7 RTS (request to send) output from printer 8 Unused 9 Unused

To connect your serial port to a 9 -pin connector on your P C, use a 9-pin to 9-pin null modem (crossover) cable. If your PC has a 25-pin connector, use a standard (straight-through) 9-pin to 25-pin cable.

Software Licen se Agreement

The enclosed software and documentation are protected by the United States copyright law and international treaty, and therefore you must treat them like a book, with the exception that you may make copies to protect yourself agains t los s of the origi nal.

Your right to use the enclosed software and documentation as described below is non-exclusive and non-transferable. Zebra retains ownership in the software and documentation and all other right, title and interest. The enclosed software and documentation may b e used by any number of people and may be freely moved from o ne computer to ano ther as long as t here is no possibility of their being used by more than one person on more than one computer at the same time.

Machine readable files representing graphics or fonts which you have created independently may be converted to ZPL format files using the enclosed software and such files may be used, copied onto diskettes or font cards, given away, or sold without paying license fees to Zebra.

Pictorial or graphic images and machine readable files representing them may be protected by United States copyright law and international treaty provisions which prohibits y ou from transcribing or scanning such images or using copying, or converting such files without permission of the copyright owner. You may not use this software in violation of U.S. copyright law or international treaty. By using this software, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Zebra Technologies Corporation (“Zebra”) warrants the enclosed diskette to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 60 days from the date of purchase. In the event of notification within the warranty period of defects in material and workmanship, Zebra will replace the defective diskette or documentation. Zebra specifically disclaims all other warranties, expressed or implied , including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. IN NO EVENT WILL ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES BE LIABLE F OR LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY ABUSE OR MISAPPLICATION OF THE SOFTW ARE OR B Y ITS USE IN VIOLATION OF THE U.S. COPYRIGHT LAW OR INTERNATIONAL TREATY.

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Warranty

1. Printer Warranty ZEBRA printers, excluding thermal printheads which are warranted separately below, are warranted against defects in material

or workmanship for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase by the end user. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear and shall be null and void if the equipment is modified, improperly ins talled or used, dam a ged by accident or neglect, or in the event any parts are improperly installed or replaced by the user. Proof of purchase or product registration is required. If proof of purchas e or prod uct reg istration cannot be established, shipment date to the original buyer (dealer or distributor) will be used to establish the warranty period.

Since printhead wear is part of normal operations, the original printhead and replacement printheads are covered by a limited warranty of six (6) months from the date of purchase by the end user. To qua lify for this warranty , the printer must be returned to the factory or other authorized service center. Although the user is not required to purchase ZEBRA brand supplies (media), to the extent it is determined that the use of other supplies (media) shall have caused any defect to the thermal printhead for which a warranty claim is made, the user shall be responsible for ZEBRA Technologies’ customary charges for labor and materials to repair such defect. To the extent that it is determined that failure to follow the preventive maintenance schedule and procedures listed in the User’s Guide shall have caused any defect to the thermal printhead for which a warranty claim is made, this limited warranty shall be void.

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES’ SOLE OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TO FURNISH PARTS AND LABOR FOR THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PRODU CT S FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD.

As a condition of this warranty, the user must: (a) obtain a ZEBRA Return Authorization for the printer, or subassembly(s); (b) ship the printer or subassembly(s), transportation prepaid to the authorized service location; and (c) include with the Product or subassembly(s) a written description of the claimed defect. Unless ZEBRA Technologies authorizes return of the entire Product, the user shall return only the subassembly(s). Products returned shall be packaged in the original packing and shipping container or comparable container. In the event equipment is not so packaged or if shipping damage is evident, it will not be accepted for service under warranty. Surface transportation charges for the return of the printer to the customer shall be paid by ZEBRA Technologies within the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia. Customer shall pay shipping costs, cust oms clearance, and other related charges outside the designated area. If ZEBRA Technologies determines that the Product returned to it for warranty service or replacement is not defective as herein define d, BUYE R shal l pa y all costs of handling and transportation.

2. Supplies Warranty ZEBRA supplies are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of either the stated material

shelf life or 6 months from date of shi pme nt, whichever occurs first, provided that the BU YER has complied with ZEBRA Technologies’ guidelines on storage, handling, and usage of the labeling supplies in ZEBRA printers. ZEBRA Technologies does not warrant the performance of ZEBRA labeling supplies on non-ZEBRA printers.

Any supplies product shown to the satisfa ction of ZEBRA Technologies, within the time provided, to be so defective shall be replaced without charge, or ZEBRA Technologies may issue a credit in such an amount as it deems reasonable.

3. Warranty Exclusions and Conditions The above warranties are in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, oral or written, statutory or otherwise, including

any implied warranty of merchant-ability or fitness for a particular purpose. ZEBRA Technologies shall not be respo nsible f or the specific a ppl icati on to which any Products are applied, including but not

limited to compatibility with other equipment. All statements, technical information and recommendations relating to ZEBRA Products are based upon tests believed to be

reliable but do not constitute a guarantee or warranty. ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER, BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR

ANY OTHER PARTY FOR LOST PROFITS, DIMINUTION OF GOOD WILL OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM HEREUNDER. IN ADDITION, ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES’ LIABILITY FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS SHALL NOT, IN ANY EVENT, EXCEED THE INVOICE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT CLAIMED DEFECTIVE, NOR SHALL ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES BE LIABLE FOR DELAYS IN REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF PRODUCTS.

No salesperson, representative or agent of ZE BRA Technologies is authorized to make any guarantee, warranty, or representation in addition to the foregoing warranty.

NO WAIVER, ALTERATI ON, ADDITION, OR MODIFICATION OF THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES SHALL BE V ALID UNLESS MADE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES.

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